Rabbits & hares proliferated in European art from the 13th century, as luxury goods travelling along the Silk Route brought design ideas from Asia. A beautifully illustrated article by Marcela Marín on rabbits & hares in historic textiles: https://www.sartorbohemia.com/article/102/hare-rabbit-symbol-meaning/
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The hare as Medieval textile symbol

Depictions of hares on textiles of this period are not entirely common, which makes it all the more surprising how rich in symbolism these creatures were.

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